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Subtract 7/56 from 1/25

1/25 - 7/56 is -17/200.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
    1/25 = 1 × 56/25 × 56 = 56/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    7/56 = 7 × 25/56 × 25 = 175/1400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    56/1400 - 175/1400 = 56 - 175/1400 = -119/1400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/200

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